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American Civil War

CIVIL WAR WOMAN WITH BIBLE PAINTING

Documentation

Signed

Origin

United States

Period

19th Century

Dimensions

W.	29 in;	H.	37 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	73.66 cm;	H.	93.98 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Condition

Good. Crazing To paint On Canvas, Crackling Effect Due To Age

Creation Date

1861

Description

Civil War Era Oil On Canvas Painting Of Woman In Modest Victorian Dress With Bible In Hand. Painted Circa 1861 Signed By Artist Though Hard To Read, Same Artist As Drunken Civil War Soldier....My Belief Is That Is His Wife...Professionally Restored Though Crazing And Crackling Remain.

Styles / Movements

Folk Art, Realism, Victorian

Incollect Reference Number

431882